Matt Kenseth made a shocking announcement this week, revealing that he is leaving Roush Fenway Racing after 14 years.

Kenseth is reportedly heading to Joe Gibbs Racing. Is he making the right move?

And where does that leave Joey Logano? If Logano leaves Gibbs, where would be a good landing spot for him?

Michael Waltrip Racing won its first race of the season last week and just the third in the history of the organization. Where does MWR now rank among elite teams?

The staffs of Sporting News and NASCAR Illustrated tackle these questions in its weekly Roundtable.

Is Matt Kenseth making the right decision leaving Roush Fenway Racing?

Bob Pockrass: It's hard for him to be making the right decision when he leads the points standings where he's at, which is Roush Fenway Racing. But without sponsorship, it is the right decision. Follow the money.

Kenny Bruce: Yes. He’s a proven champion and deserves a solid ride with secure backing. If Roush can’t fully fund the team in 2013 and beyond, and pay him market value for his services, Kenseth doesn’t have a choice.

Jon Gunn: Yes. He saw the writing on the wall, banged out a deal and can move on. This shouldn’t hurt his championship hopes—he, Roush and Ford all want to win.

Jeff Owens: Unfortunately, yes. His team is not fully funded and Roush is having too much trouble finding sponsors. Kenseth can’t go through another season wondering if he’ll have sponsorship. When another championship-caliber team came calling, he had no choice.

Jay Pfeifer: Absolutely. He's the point leader, a two-time Daytona 500 winner and a former champ—and he still doesn't have a full-time sponsor? If Roush can't deliver a backer, Kenseth needs to find someone who can.

Where would be a good landing spot for Joey Logano if he winds up leaving Gibbs?

Bob Pockrass: Michael Waltrip Racing. This is a team that's growing and if they can find another sponsor to expand, it would be great for him to stay in the Toyota camp.

Kenny Bruce: Michael Waltrip Racing, which already fields a strong third team for three different drivers. Put Logano in the car full time.

Jon Gunn: If there’s space, he might be a good fit at Richard Childress Racing, Penske Racing or Richard Petty Motorsports.

Jeff Owens: The only viable option appears to be Penske Racing if AJ Allmendinger doesn’t return. Or, if by some miracle, Roush finds sponsorship for a fourth Cup team, he might be a good fit there. I’m sure Ford would love to snag Logano away from Toyota after losing Kenseth.

Jay Pfeifer: I'm tempted to say Logano should slide down to the JGR Nationwide program and continue winning races by the handful. But I don't think seasoning is what Logano needs. The best fit is a competitive Cup team and, looking around, Michael Waltrip Racing seems like they could give him a good home.

Now that it has won a race, where does Michael Waltrip Racing rank among NASCAR's elite teams?

Bob Pockrass: Not yet. A win doesn't rank a team among the elite. Hendrick has had three drivers win races this year. So has Gibbs. MWR is getting closer, but they're not elite until they challenge for wins on a more consistent basis.

Kenny Bruce: They’re the worst of the best and gaining. They’re not top-five (Hendrick, Stewart-Haas, Gibbs, Richard Childress and Penske) but seem to have surpassed the rest of the field.

Jon Gunn: That the win wasn’t surprising—the team has been knocking on the door and has two drivers in the top 10 in points—proves that, for now, MWR deserves a seat among NASCAR’s top teams.

Jeff Owens: At least for now, you have to say they have surpassed RCR, which has no wins and only one driver in the top 10 this year. But it must sustain its momentum and keep improving to truly reach elite status.

Jay Pfeifer: They are on the rise but far from elite. If they can win at least once more this season, they will be right on par with Penske. Otherwise, Bowyer's win is just another anomaly—like David Reutimann's 2010 win at Chicago.